The Heart of our Movement

Every year, pediatric patients in mid-Missouri join our MizzouThon Family as our Miracle Kids. They can expect to receive year-round personal attention, support and friendship from our members. Our Miracle Kids are the sole reason why MizzouThon exists.

“Becoming a Miracle Family is one of the best things we have ever done. We have a whole new family. The Mizzou students are so compassionate and you can just see the love when they see our children.”
- Mom of C-Rae

Meet Our Miracles

Claire and Ellie
Claire and Ellie are two very happy kiddos who love to laugh and play. They were born 5 1/2 weeks premature and started life in an isolette. Claire is adventurous and loves to be on the move and explore her surroundings. Ellie enjoys walking her dog and meeting new people. Ellie and Claire make friends no matter where they go, and they especially love giggling and playing with each other.

Dylan
This spirited kiddo can be found energetically running around, stealing cell phones to This spirited kiddo can be found energetically running around, making buttons, and talking endlessly. He also loves doing crafts like weaving in his spare time. Dylan undergoes daily therapies to manage his cystic fibrosis, which helps him to be a joking, thoughtful and sweet kid.

Cassidy-Rae
Better known as C-Rae, this bright girl lights up a room with her blonde hair and big smile. She was born premature and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, dystonia and neuromuscular scoliosis. She uses a wheelchair, bike, stander and walker, to assist her in her daily life. C-Rae loves swimming and being outside. She also loves being on her farm and riding the tractor and ranger, playing with the cows, and fishing. C-Rae responds to questions with a thumbs up - her stamp of approval!

Dominic
Dominic was born with a rare genetic disorder that causes some delays and mobility problems. He is a happy guy who loves Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig and just having fun. Dominic also loves spending time with his brothers and sister!

Hudson
Hudson is an energetic kiddo who loves going places and playing outside. He has VACTERL association which is an acronym used to describe many disorders in different body systems. In Hudson’s case, this affects the size of his limbs, as well as other complications. His family works to bring awareness to and share Hudson’s story with others who might be suffering from the same disorder! 

Eleanor
Eleanor loves bubbles and helping her mom cook! She was born at 24 weeks and is facing the complications that come with being a micro preemie. We can’t wait to get to know her more as she grows up with Mizzouthon.

Kennedy
Kennedy was born at only 24 weeks and has other complications due to this. She is a social girl who loves to use her talker and signs to communicate with her friends and family!

Millie
Meet our newest Miracle Kid! Millie is one year old, and right now she loves looking at bright objects and eating. She was born 10 weeks early and with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, spending 14 weeks in the NICU. We are so excited that she joined our family!

Our Miracles in the Sky